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Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts

Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts

While some hockey fans may be surprised by multiple celebrities facing off for a minority ownership stake in the NHL's Ottawa Senators, experts who study the business of sport say the prospect stands to lift the team's profile to new heights, while s
ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud's name

ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud's name

ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman's last name to toilet paper the previous night.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

When the second round of the post-season was about to start, sports betting sites determined Toronto and Edmonton were the favourites to meet in the Stanley Cup final. What a difference a week makes.
A 'PBGV' wins Westminster dog show, a first for the breed

A 'PBGV' wins Westminster dog show, a first for the breed

NEW YORK (AP) — This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.
Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead

Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Michael Porter Jr. sank five 3-pointers to help the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 118-102 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 series lead.
Joe Pavelski scores sixth of series, Stars top Kraken 6-3

Joe Pavelski scores sixth of series, Stars top Kraken 6-3

SEATTLE (AP) — Joe Pavelski, Max Domi and Miro Heiskanen refused to let the Dallas Stars have two straight dud performances. “This team doesn’t have two bad games in a row,” Domi said. “We showed that tonight.
Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 series lead

Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 series lead

BOSTON (AP) — Having silenced the TD Garden crowd and put the defending Eastern Conference champion Celtics on the brink of a second-round exit, 76ers players barely cracked a smile as they walked off the court. “It’s not over.
CF Montreal defeats Toronto FC to reach Canadian Championship semifinals

CF Montreal defeats Toronto FC to reach Canadian Championship semifinals

TORONTO — CF Montreal is moving in the right direction, in the Canadian Championship and Major League Soccer. Toronto FC, however, is struggling to find the right gear.
Castellanos powers Phillies to 8-4 win over Blue Jays

Castellanos powers Phillies to 8-4 win over Blue Jays

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Tuesday night.
Hurricanes have 5-goal 2nd, rout Devils 6-1 for 3-1 lead

Hurricanes have 5-goal 2nd, rout Devils 6-1 for 3-1 lead

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — All the Carolina Hurricanes needed to push the New Jersey Devils to the brink of elimination was a five-minute span in the second period where everything went right and the puck just kept going in.
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